Designers have been sticking to a more neutral palette for Winter but not Diane von Furstenberg and Yvan Mispelaere. Showing to a celebrity-filled crowd at Lincoln Center — we spotted Solange, Molly Sims, Coco Rocha, and Barbara Walters in the crowd — the duo filled the runway with gorgeous color combos in every jewel tone imaginable. The theme of the collection was "rendezvous," further Read more

If the snow outside wasn't enough for NYFW attendees, Felipe Oliveira Baptista provided a few snowflakes of his own for Lacoste's Fall runway show this morning at Lincoln Center. As fake snow blew into the audience, Oliveira Baptista set the tone for his sporty chic ski-inspired line. Mixing in the old — Oliveira Baptista referenced uniforms the brand designed for France's 1966 national ski Read more

Yigal Azrouël designed his Fall '12 collection for a woman who is "fearless in her outlook and quiet in her confidence." Drawing from the spirit of Françoise Hardy, Yigal sent sophisticated, ladylike looks with an exotic twist down the runway. To put it simply, it was a luxurious mélange of plush raccoon-fur cossacks, long cashmere coats with leather-trimmed pockets, pebble-printed silk Read more

A slick tuxedo-inspired silhouette can instantly add structure, sex appeal, and an empowered sense of glamour to any red-carpet ensemble. At last night's amfAR New York gala, we spotted five star-studded examples of the menswear-friendly style. Model Joan Smalls suited up in a lapel-infused floor-length gown, complete with a peplum pop at the waist; singer Janelle Monáe opted for a more Read more

Our New York Fashion Week kickoff began this morning with Steven Alan. For Fall, the designer showed another batch of covetable casual-cum-cool offerings pairing his signature modern classic style with a bold touch of Mexican and folk influence. Full red skirts were paired with riding jackets and fedora hats and structured striped wool vests with slightly flared pants, and there was even a cute Read more

Joining forces with Giorgio Armani and Vanity Fair, Emma Stone pulled together a pretty impressive guest list — and a chic celebrity crowd — for a private dinner in LA last night. Among the fashionable attendees, we spotted Rachel Zoe, Jessica Alba, Katie Holmes, and lots more suiting up in sleek, black and white evening looks — and quite a few jumpsuits. As you'd expect with a high-profile Read more

Thierry Mugler, under the direction of Nicola Formichetti, presented a sculpted, tight, and provocative collection for Spring 2012. It's impossible to look at the collection and not wonder what Lady Gaga will be wearing — the nude and tan minidresses, a cutout white jumpsuit, or the gothic black uniforms? While much of the collection is intended for more daring fashionistas, there was a very Read more

Rachel Zoe claimed to be "still terrified" about showing her Spring collection to editors and buyers during Fashion Week, and we can't help but wonder why — America's most famous stylist cum designer has cornered the market on vintage glamour, and her latest collection proves it. Full-length silhouettes delivered plenty of glam factor via sheer mouselline fabric, sequins, and lamé. There were Read more

There's nothing quite like a "secret garden party" to break up the slew of runways and presentations during fashion week. That's exactly what Alice + Olivia's Stacey Bendet created yesterday with her party meets presentation, complete with floral-wrapped trellises, birdcages — and the cute Spring clothes to go with it. The collection was a mix of two eras, showing '60s-inspired vibrant floral Read more

For his Spring '12 collection, Joseph Altuzarra offered up techno-infused prints, structured silhouettes, and sexy-chic leather cutouts. The designer wowed with brilliant color and high-wattage prints, while leather vests and jackets countered with slick shapes, and knits with effortless wearability. It's the perfect mix of the tough girl and the optimist with edgier details on jackets and Read more